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Finn Balor vs The Undertaker Finn Balor felt the full force of the strikes of The Undertaker in the early going, eating rights and lefts to the skull. The Undertaker continued to lay into Balor, dumping him to the floor with a clothesline, then following up with his vintage suicide dive! After a brief skirmish on the outside, the Deadman got destructive, grabbing the Demon's throat and driving him through the announce table with a chokeslam! It was here that The Undertaker allowed Finn Balor a chance to just give up and concede defeat, but Balor wasn't having any of it. Finn got his second wind, countering an attempted chokeslam to connect with a reverse DDT, then the shotgun dropkick in the corner. Up top, Finn connected with Coup de Grace! 1........................2.......................but it's going to take a lot more to put The Undertaker away, especially at WrestleMania. Balor laid in some shots, busting The Undertaker open, but that proved to be a huge mistake. ...

WrestleMania Card Finn Balor vs The Undertaker On the Raw following Elimination Chamber, we got not one but two big returns to the red brand. First, The Undertaker made his first appearance since Summerslam, challenging anyone in the back to face him. His challenge was answered by Finn Balor, making his first appearance since Armageddon. The stage is set for a true dream match at WrestleMania. The Demon versus the Deadman. Who takes home the victory on the Grandest Stage of Them All? Tyler Breeze(c) vs Brock Lesnar vs Drew McIntyre- WWE Championship Match There was simply no way Tyler Breeze was willing to face Brock Lesnar without backup, but Daniel Bryan was unwilling to cave to the champion's demands. A desperate Breeze then demanded Drew McIntyre be added to the match, but Bryan still wasn't budging. Finally, a deal was struck. McIntyre would face Lesnar on SmackDown, and if Drew won, it would now be a triple threat championship match. The two hosses knocked lumps...

Three championships matches, plus Brand Warfare. Welcome to Part 2 of WrestleMania. The Usos(c) vs Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens- Ladder Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships The Usos had a strategy, working to isolate either Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens, quickly getting the opportunity with Owens alone in the ring. Neither member of the champions went for a ladder until Owens was thoroughly taken care of, but their diligent strategy backfired. As both Usos climbed the ladder, Sami Zayn re-entered, knocking Jimmy Uso off with a dropkick, then scaling the ladder to meet Jey. Zayn showed just how much of a maniac he could be, superplexing Jey Uso off the ladder to the floor, taking out both men! This left Kevin Owens and Jimmy Uso alone in the ring, allowing Owens to get devious, putting Jimmy through a ladder with a powerbomb! Somehow, Jey got back into the match, and got his revenge on Sami. With a ladder set up in the corner, Jey launched himself with a crossbody, putting Za...

WrestleMania Card The Usos(c) vs Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens- Ladder Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships After defeating the Young Bucks at Elimination Chamber, The Usos were eager to know who their next challengers would be, but less excited when former champions Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens made their way to the ring. Zayn and Owens announced that they would be invoking their rematch clause at WrestleMania, but that wasn't just it. They then said they want to make sure that the lasting image of The Show of Shows is themselves, reigning above every other tag team. To accomplish that dream, they challenged The Usos to a ladder match! Four men, multiple ladders and pure chaos is sure to ensue in Part 2's opening match. Samoa Joe(Raw) vs Cesaro(SmackDown)- Brand Warfare Match With multiple big names left off the WrestleMania card, Vince McMahon made a big announcement, heralding the return of Brand Warfare. Both shows will send one representative to battle it out,...

It all starts with a dream; one born in their backyards, in their fantasies and in their sleep. For most, it will never be more than that; just a dream, never to be realized, never to be recognized. But for a few, they can receive a chance, sometimes just once, to make their dreams something more than that. This is what WrestleMania represents. To be in the spotlight, to be remembered, to be revered, but more importantly, to fight for your dreams. Because dreams are fleeting, and opportunity is scarce. Before you know it, dreams are dust. This is the grandeur, this is the glory, this is the spectacle of the greatest wrestling show in the world, never to be beaten, never to be replicated. Welcome to the Show of Shows, welcome to the Showcase of the Immortals, welcome to the Grandaddy of Them All. Welcome to WrestleMania. Universe Mode WrestleMania March 25th, 2018 Location: Orlando, FL Official WrestleMania Theme Song- "Am I Savage?"- Metallica Th...

Since this is WrestleMania, I've decided to do preview posts for all three parts, allowing me to fully breakdown the storylines and hype the matches. Here's the first four matches of WrestleMania. WrestleMania Card The Shield(c) vs New Day- Raw Tag Team Championship Match With #DIY now defeated, The Shield have beaten just about every team on Raw. Every team, that is, except for the New Day, who will be next to step up to the plate. In the first in-ring confrontation between the two factions, the Hounds of Justice struck first, delivering a signature triple powerbomb to Xavier Woods. If Woods, Big E and Kofi Kingston are to topple The Shield in WrestleMania's opening match, they may need a miracle. Nia Jax(c) vs Beth Phoenix- SmackDown Women's Championship Match Like The Shield, Nia Jax has beaten just about everyone, including newcomer Kairi Sane, whom she dispatched of on SmackDown following Elimination Chamber. With no one willing to challenge for th...

Welcome to Part 2 of Elimination Chamber, where The Usos and Braun Strowman put their gold on the line, and six men must enter the Chamber for a shot at the WWE Championship. The Usos(c) vs Young Bucks- SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match Jimmy and Jey Uso were willing to do whatever it took to win the tag team championships, and they were back to their usual tricks in this match. Anytime Nick and Matt Jackson got any momentum flowing, they were quickly shut down by a cheap shot, an eye poke or an unnoticed low blow. Finally, the challengers had had enough, abandoning any pretense of respect. The Young Bucks brought the fight to The Usos, and the official lost all control of the match, with all four men brawling both inside and outside the ring. But as established at Armageddon, The Usos thrive in chaos, and their communication remained top notch. They isolated Nick Jackson in the ring while Matt was laid out on the floor, putting the match away after two Uso Splashes. Win...

To reach your goals, there will be obstacles. Sometimes, those obstacles are easy to bypass, small blips in the history book of life. Sometimes, they are not. To reach any goal, a price must be paid. That price is known as the Elimination Chamber. Tonight, we will witness six men and six women enter this diabolical structure, where winning takes a piece of your soul. But even for the danger and the strife, it is safe to say that Kurt Angle would rather have a spot in the Chamber than face Braun Strowman. Tonight, we will witness blood, guts and gore- and we wouldn't have it any other way. And now, Raw and SmackDown present..................Elimination Chamber! Universe Mode Elimination Chamber February 25th, 2018 Location: Philadelphia, PA Official Elimination Chamber Theme Song- "M.O.M"- Will Rousch Alexa Bliss vs Alicia Fox vs Becky Lynch vs Kairi Sane vs Mickie James vs Naomi All six women entered with no eliminations, but that quickl...

The Road to WrestleMania must now the Elimination Chamber. Here's the card for the final pay-per-view before the Show of Shows. Elimination Chamber 2018 Card Alexa Bliss vs Alicia Fox vs Becky Lynch vs Kairi Sane vs Mickie James vs Naomi For the first time in Universe Mode history, women will enter the Elimination Chamber, with the winner getting a match at their respective championship at WrestleMania. From SmackDown, we have former two-time champion Alexa Bliss, Naomi and the intriguing recent debutant, Kairi Sane. And on Raw, Becky Lynch and Mickie James teamed up to qualify, while in a shocker, Alicia Fox upset Triple Crown champion Paige to earn her spot. Kenny Omega vs Ricochet Following the draw between himself and Kenny Omega, AJ Styles suffered a devastating loss. Thanks to a distraction from Omega, the newest SmackDown signing, Ricochet, pinned the Intercontinental Champion in the middle of the ring. Ricochet is clearly deserving of a title shot, but so i...

13 men from Raw, 13 from SmackDown, 4 entrants from NXT. It is now time........for the Royal Rumble! Entrant #1- Cesaro  Entrant #2- Bray Wyatt We opened the Royal Rumble in a big way, with two former world champions, both from SmackDown. Wyatt opened strong, but Cesaro nailed a nice butterfly suplex as number 3 entered... Entrant #3- Curt Hawkins Right away, Cesaro went after the arrogant Curt Hawkins. In an early Royal Rumble highlight, though, Hawkins was able to turn things around, and eliminated the Swiss Superman! That left two stupid idiots in the ring... Entrant #4- Chris Jericho Y2J locked up with Hawkins, who surprisingly got the better of the exchange, but someone was about to get their ass kicked... Entrant #5- Mark Henry Wyatt and Henry squared up, as Jericho continued to be infuriated by Hawkins while number 6 entered... Entrant #6- Kofi Kingston Kofi Kingston nearly managed to eliminate Bray Wyatt, but accidentally hit Mark Henry, who quickl...

Welcome to the Royal Rumble, the first step on the Road to WrestleMania. Tonight, Nia Jax and Sasha Banks defend their championships against hungry challengers, as they attempt to head to the Show of Shows with gold. Plus, Shinsuke Nakamura and Dolph Ziggler meet in an Extreme Rules match, and Tyler Breeze faces his reckoning in the form of John Cena. In our main event, 30 men will enter and 1 will leave with a ticket to the main event of WrestleMania. Could the winner be last year's victor, Samoa Joe? Could it be the returning Goldberg? How about the ever dangerous Bray Wyatt? Maybe this is the golden opportunity for one of NXT's entrants? Or will it be the still unknown number 30 entrant? One man's life is about to change forever. It's time, for the Royal Rumble. Universe Mode Royal Rumble January 28th, 2018 Location: Virgina Beach, VA Official Royal Rumble Theme Song- "Champion" Clement Marfo & The Frontline Sasha Ban...

The Road to WrestleMania will officially begin as the Royal Rumble sees one man earn his spot in the main event of the Showcase of the Immortals. Here's the card for the 2018 Royal Rumble. Royal Rumble Card Sasha Banks(c) vs Ruby Riot- Raw Women's Championship Match Ruby Riot's motivations for helping Sasha Banks win the championship at Survivor Series were revealed on the first Raw of 2018, as she attacked Banks after a win over Mickie James. Ruby looks to take over the Raw women's division, but the Boss is certainly not going down without a fight. Nia Jax(c) vs Charlotte- SmackDown Women's Championship Match The dominant reign of Nia Jax continued at Armageddon, as she destroyed. Next up is Charlotte, Nia's former ally who made this challenge two weeks ago. Can the Queen became a two time champ, or will the Irresistible Force continue to decimate? Shinsuke Nakamura(c) vs Dolph Ziggler- Extreme Rules Match for the United States Championship ...

Welcome to San Antonio, deep in the heart of Texas. Tonight, Cedric Alexander is in the biggest spotlight of his career as he challenges for the NXT Championship. Can the Queen City's Favorite Son be the man to dethrone Apollo Crews? Plus, Lars Sullivan makes his Takeover debut and three more championship matches. Universe Mode NXT Takeover: San Antonio January 21st, 2018 Location: San Antonio, TX The Undisputed Era(c) vs TM-61- NXT Tag Team Championship Match Shane Thorne and Nick Miller had confidence going into this match, and Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly seemed partially rattled. The champions normal tactics simply weren't working, as the challengers had a response for every cheap shot and attempted beatdown. Finally, Fish and O'Reilly were forced to wrestle a straight up match. After a wild flurry of big moves, the only two men left standing were Nick Miller and Bobby Fish. In the end, Fish connected with spinning heel kick, the Fi...

San Antonio is the location for the next NXT Takeover show, and it's a very interesting one, as new champion Apollo Crews looks to make his first NXT Championship defense. This is the card for NXT Takeover: San Antonio. NXT Takeover: San Antonio Card The Undisputed Era(c) vs TM-61- NXT Tag Team Championship Match It was perhaps one of the biggest upsets the NXT brand had ever seen, as in their first match as champions, the Undisputed Era lost to Nick Miller and Shane Thorne, TM-61. This shocking result was mostly thanks to the Authors of Pain, looking to settle the score from Toronto. A few weeks later, Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly defeated Akam and Rezar to retain their titles, and now look to avenge their previous humiliation. Neville(c) vs Akira Tozawa vs Gran Metalik- Cruiserweight Championship Match The dominant Neville has not one but two challengers standing in his path, as both Tozawa and Metalik set their sights on the Cruiserweight belt. Can the King ...

2017 was a big year of Henry's Universe Mode, and although I'm sure everyone is ready to move into 2018, it's important to look back at the first full year of this series. Hello, I'm Henry Keys, and I'm here tonight to recognize the best moments, feud, matches and wrestlers of the year that was 2017 in Henry's Universe Mode. Without any further ado, here is your second ever annual Slammy Awards. Brand of the Year Nominees: Raw (GM Shane McMahon), NXT (GM William Regal), SmackDown (GM Daniel Bryan) Building a few stars is one thing, but continuing a consistently entertaining weekly show is another. Last year, Raw took home this award, and while the red brand had another fine year, it's time for the award to go to one of the other two brands. Although NXT continued to develop as a show this year, they did miss the first three months of 2017. For their consistently excellent main event programs, a burgeoning women's division and for delivering s...

Part 2 of Armageddon sees Tyler Breeze put his newly won WWE Championship on the line, while AJ Styles fights for the Intercontinental Championship with his job at stake. Plus, Finn Balor and Braun Strowman's six-month long rivalry comes to an end inside Hell in a Cell. Tyler Breeze(c) vs Cesaro- WWE Championship Match In the opening exchanges, we saw the tactics that Tyler Breeze was willing to use, as he just ran for cover, leaving the ring to use Drew McIntyre as a shield. Throughout this match, Breeze showed that he was willing to do whatever it took, using an eye rake and an exposed turnbuckle to his advantage. After Breeze's failed attempt at hitting the Unprettier, Cesaro looked to become a two-time WWE Champion, setting up for the Neutralizer. The insurance policy paid dividends, as McIntyre grabbed Cesaro's leg, distracting the challenger. Off the distraction, Breeze charged in to connect with the Beauty Shot, stealing a win and his first title defense. ...

Wars are fought for many reasons. Tonight, Finn Balor and Braun Strowman settle their six month long feud inside the most dangerous structure known to man, all for the Universal Championship. Tyler Breeze fights to prove himself to his doubters, whilst Cesaro fights to regain the throne lost so long ago. AJ Styles leads his forces into battle, as he fights for pride, looking redeem himself after months of losing chance after chance. Kenny Omega stands in his path, fighting to continue his epic reign as champion. Whatever the reason, why they are here, these competitors all fight for one common goal: to win. And now, Raw and SmackDown present.............Armageddon! Universe Mode Armageddon December 17th, 2017 Location: Las Cruces, NM Official Armageddon Theme Song- "The One Who Laughs Last"- Downplay Nia Jax(c) vs Bayley- SmackDown Women's Championship Match Bayley opened the match with a series of hard rights and lefts, which seemed to ha...

2017 was a big year for Henry's Universe Mode, and as we move forward into 2018, we have one final stop to make. Here is the card for Armageddon, the final pay-per-view of the year. Armageddon Card Nia Jax(c) vs Bayley- SmackDown Women's Championship Match On the SmackDown Live before Survivor Series, Nia Jax once again defeated Alexa Bliss in Bliss' rematch clause, winning again in mere minutes. Jax is eager to take full control of SmackDown's women's division, and demanded more competition. She'll get it in the form of the Triple Crown champion, Bayley, who has the fans on her side as she looks to add another championship to her collection. Shinsuke Nakamura(c) vs Dolph Ziggler- United States Championship Match Tensions between Shinsuke Nakamura and Dolph Ziggler escalated at Survivor Series, and have continued in the weeks following. On an episode of Raw a few weeks ago, the two men interrupted an address from Shane McMahon, leading to a furi...

In Part 2 of 2018's Survivor Series, the WWE and Universal Championships are both on the line, and Team Raw faces Team SmackDown. Finn Balor(c) vs Samoa Joe vs Braun Strowman- Universal Championship Match Samoa Joe was a house of fire early, as he was incredibly fresh, having not competed in a match since September. After taking out Finn Balor with a german suplex, Joe turned his attention to Braun Strowman, hitting an impressive series of strikes. None of this did much to faze Strowman, as he easily lifted up Joe with a gorilla press before slamming him back down. Balor returned armed with a steel chair and shifted the momentum in his favor, getting a couple near falls on Strowman with a reverse DDT and the shotgun dropkick. Braun would take Finn out with a right hand, looking twice for the running powerslam on Joe, but The Destroyer was a step too fast. After escaping the second powerslam attempt, Samoa Joe locked in the Coquina Clutch! The deadly hold was broken up by t...